Trendy Wooden Brooches with Plaid Pattern

It’s safe to say that brooches and pins are all the rage right now. And while they’ve been around for (many) years, the design world has been strongly embracing the concept of jacket “flair”. It’s easy to see why! Pins and brooches let you spruce up clothing without long-term commitment. They also double as a form of self-expression, as many people love to mix and match different icons and designs that they love. To top it off, they’re just fun to collect! So, for my latest DIY, I used Darice’s assorted wood shapes and pin backs to create a trendy DIY brooch collection. They’re surprisingly easy to make, too. Keep reading to learn how to make your own!

Step 1. Protect your work surface with scrap paper, magazines, or newspaper. Using the paint brush, apply a light wash of brown paint to the wooden shapes. Don’t forget about the edges. Leave to dry.

Step 2. Next you’ll be creating a plaid pattern on each DIY brooch. Using the flat brush, paint lines across the wood shapes in the color of your choice. You can fill the entire piece with lines or stick to just half of it. Let dry for about a minute.

Step 3. Paint another layer of lines in a different color. These lines should run opposite of the first set. Leave to dry for another minute.

Step 4. Paint a third layer of lines. You can use the first color or a different one, it’s up to you. This set should run in between (and in the same direction) as the first bunch. Since you are painting in between existing lines, it’s a good idea to use a thinner brush for this step.

Step 5. Let the shapes dry completely. Experiment with different color combinations and patterns to find a design you love.

Step 6. Hot glue a pin back to the back of each shape.

And just like that, you have a brand new set of handmade flair.

Add a DIY brooch to your favorite denim vest, leather jacket, or tote bag. You can group the pins together or pair them with different types of pins.

As always, feel free to use colors that fit your taste and style. I love neutrals and cooler shades, so I stuck to that color palette for my pins. You can use warmer shades for a set of autumn-friendly pins. Alternatively, you can use the colors from your favorite sports team or school.

Here’s another fun project for homemade pins that are shaped as some of your favorite sweet treats.

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